Left camshaft timing chain

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Fig 1: Camshaft Timing Chain, Component Overview (Left Camshaft Timing Chain)

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1 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft

Identification "Exhaust"
Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

2 - Camshaft bolt

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Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

3 - Camshaft bolt

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Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

4 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft

Identification "Intake"
Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

5 - Left camshaft timing chain

Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

6 - 9 Nm

7 - Chain tensioner for left camshaft timing chain

Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

8 - Oil strainer

Set into chain tensioner
Observe locating tabs on circumference

9 - Gasket

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Clipped onto chain tensioner

10 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

11 - 8 Nm plus an additional 45 ° ( ¹ /₈ turn)

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To be oiled for installation

12 - Drive sprocket for left camshaft timing chain

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket

14 - 6 Nm plus an additional 60 ° ( ¹ /₆ turn)

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